Politics● LowSep 7 · Sep 7, 2026, 10:27 AM
Political parties scramble to finalise candidates for low-stakes Ayyappankkavu bypoll in Kochi Corporation
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu · South Asia
In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats
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